17 arrested in prostitution bust

Police targeted Istedgade in Copenhagen's red light district

Police say the prostitutes are annoyance to the street's residents and guests (Photo: Colourbox)

December 16, 201311:37

by PS

A raid on street prostitutes on Saturday night resulted in the arrest of 17 individuals, Copenhagen Police report in a press release.

The raid – which was carried out together with the national police, Rigspolitiet, and their immigration and human trafficking departments – targeted street prostitutes on Istedgade in Copenhagen’s red light district.

“It’s an area that we constantly have a focus on, because these women are obviously offering sexual services to passers-by in an aggressive manner which bothers both resident and the area’s hotels, guests and business owners,” Copenhagen Police inspector Jan Bjørn stated.